Management of ill travellers at points of entry – international airports, seaports and ground crossings – in the context of COVID -19 outbreak

Interim guidance

Overview

This interim guidance is no longer authoritative and will not be updated. Related information can be obtained at Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) travel advice

This document aims to provide advice on the detection and management of ill travellers suspected of COVID-19 infection, at international airports, ports and ground crossings. It includes the following measures; 1)Detection of ill travellers; 2) Interview of ill travellers for COVID-19; 3) Reporting of alerts of ill travellers with suspected COVID-19 infection and 4) Isolation, initial case management and referral of ill travellers with suspected COVID-19 infection.

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Online training: Management of ill travelers at points of entry in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak

 

WHO Team
Communicable Diseases, Emergencies Preparedness
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: WHO/2019-nCoV/POEmgmt/2020.2
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